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IHK FLEET RUNNING THE GAUNTLET…

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THE VICTORIA CROSB AND ALBERT…

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THE VICTORIA CROSB AND ALBERT MEDAL- The inscription on the Victoria Cross, For Valour," is so simple that were its distribution re- stricted by no other condition than the one thus implied, the institution of a second order for the brave would have been unnecessary. But the Victoria Cross, as is well known, is only given for deeds of daring performed in the presence of an enemy. It was, therefore, soon felt that a com- plementary reward was wanted to distinguish such defds of heroism as could not be classed in the above category, and the result was toe in- s itution of the Albert Medal. In the London Gazette last week it was announced that the Queen had been graciously pleased to confer the Albert Medal of the second-class on John Mitchell, carpenter, William Stewart, sail-maker, and Oharles Wilson, A.B., late seaman of the Conference, of Bristol; and the record of the services for which it was granted fully justifies the award. The Conference was at anchor at Huanillos, on the, coast of Peru, on the night of the 9th May, 1877, when an earthquake occured causing the sea to recede fora moment, only to return in the form of a migbty wave, fifty feet high, which even the Board of Trade, we see, persist in calling tidal." The vessels in the anchorage were dashed against each other or on shore, and one of them, the Avonmore, was seen driving at a furious rate across the bows of the Conference, Almost imme- diately afterwards her riding light vanished, and cries of drowning people were heard. It was at this awful moment, in the midst of utter darkness, that Captain Williams called for volunteers, and the three brave fellows whose names are given above stepped forth, manned the jolly boat, and rescued the master of the Avonmore, his child, and three others. Perhaps those only who have had seme experience of South American earthquakes and earthquake waves will be able to realise the horrors of that night, and appreciate duly the daring courage of the latest recipients of the Aloert Medal.

THE TOWNELEY FAMILY.

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COLLIERY DISASTER IN SCOTLAND.

THE VALUE OF THE CLEOPATRA.

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THE CAT TAX.

BOAT RACE ON THE TYNE.

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SCENE AT THE SIGNATURE OF…

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EXTRAORDINARY DIYORCE CASE.

THE VOLUNTEERS AND THE NEW…

A PRESTON WILL CASE.

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THE^QUEEN AT THE ROYAL TAPESTRY…

REMARKABLE BREACH OF PROMISE…

CHARGING AT FOOTBALL.

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